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10 Language-to-English DictionariesReactive Energy
/riˈæktɪv ˈɛnərdʒi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Energy that is stored and released in a reactive component of an electrical circuit, such as inductors and capacitors.
"In a power system, reactive energy is crucial for maintaining voltage levels and ensuring efficient operation." - 2
Energy that does not perform any useful work but is necessary for the functioning of electrical equipment.
"The reactive energy in the circuit was measured to ensure that the transformers operated efficiently."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'reactive energy' originates from the field of electrical engineering, combining 'reactive', derived from the Latin 'reactivus', meaning 'to act in response', and 'energy', from the Greek 'energeia', meaning 'activity' or 'operation'. The concept has evolved to describe energy that oscillates between the source and load in an AC circuit, particularly in inductive and capacitive systems.
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Énergie réactive
Transliteration: e-ner-zhee re-a-k-tiv
"L'énergie réactive est essentielle pour le fonctionnement des systèmes électriques."
Reaktive Energie
Transliteration: re-ak-tive en-er-gie
"Reaktive Energie ist wichtig für die Stabilität des Stromnetzes."
Energia reattiva
Transliteration: e-ner-jia re-at-ti-va
"L'energia reattiva è necessaria per il funzionamento dei trasformatori."
Energía reactiva
Transliteration: e-ner-gi-a re-ak-ti-va
"La energía reactiva es fundamental para el equilibrio de la red eléctrica."
Energia reativa
Transliteration: e-ner-ji-a re-a-ti-va
"A energia reativa é importante para o funcionamento dos sistemas elétricos."
प्रतिक्रियात्मक ऊर्जा
Transliteration: pratikriyatmak urja
"प्रतिक्रियात्मक ऊर्जा विद्युत प्रणाली के लिए आवश्यक है।"
无功功率
Transliteration: wú gōng gōnglǜ
"无功功率在电力系统中起着重要作用。"
무효 전력
Transliteration: mu-yo jeon-ryeok
"무효 전력은 전력 시스템의 안정성을 유지하는 데 필요합니다."
無効電力
Transliteration: Mukō denryoku
"無効電力は電力システムの安定性に重要です。"
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